Materials Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Niwot, CO, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1411 Salary Range: $51,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us. As a Materials Specialist at Areté, you will play a key role in supporting the dynamics of our warehouse activities within both production and R&D environments. Your role is multifaceted, requiring adherence to our company policies and the meticulous management of materials, from their receipt to their utilization on the production floor. This opening is at our Niwot, CO office and is a non-exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position. Primary Responsibilities Your role includes responsibilities for weekly and annual physical counts, maintaining inventory accuracy in line with Arete’s policies. Ensures accurate distribution of products by pulling parts from inventory, delivering production materials based on production schedule or inventory transaction forms. Manages the flow of incoming and outgoing products, materials, and supplies, ensuring accurate documentation, inventory control, and safe handling. Key duties include inspecting shipments for damage, verifying contents against purchase orders, and preparing items for shipping using our Material Management System. Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area. Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, and recording location of inventory. Verifying materials, lot numbers, and quantities for all transactions. Work alongside engineering, purchasing, quality assurance, configuration management, and production teams to ensure material flow accuracy. ISO Audit Support: You will provide support during internal and external ISO audits on a yearly basis. Proficiency in operating forklifts and hand trucks is essential. Ensuring that warehouse supplies are well-stocked falls under your purview. Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds. Additional tasks that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of our manufacturing operations. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Fitness Reimbursement Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan Continuing Education Assistance Work-Life Balance Flexible Scheduling Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave What We Value Creativity and innovation in solving challenges Integrity and responsibility in all actions Collaboration across teams and specialties Responsiveness in fast-paced environments Passion for national security and excellence Experiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills) U.S. citizenship, background screen and drug test are required to meet position eligibility. 5+ years of Foreign and Domestic shipping experience – knowledge of Licenses, HTS codes, Warranties. Experience using material management databases. Ability to facilitate working relationships with internal customers, suppliers and government agencies. 5+ years of experience with inventory management or production planning. Nice to have (Preferred Skills) Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, EAR and ITAR. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). The salary range for this role is $51,000/yr to $60,000/yr; however, Areté considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Other Considerations Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration. Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility. Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility. 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